There’s not much worse than the everyday technology you rely on breaking unexpectedly when you’ve got a million and one things to do at home. If it’s your washing machine, how are you going to get your outfit clean for work tomorrow? If it’s your fridge, what are you meant to do about all the perishables you just bought? This is just the start of your problem – your broken appliance could become a hazard if it’s leaking or there are issues with electrics. So, there are three main solutions to disaster striking with your appliances at home, which we are going to look at today.

Try to fix it

Your first option is to see if you can fix the appliance yourself. In an ideal world, this would be as simple as just hitting the reset button but unfortunately for more serious issues, you’ll need to do more than that. It could be that only one part of your appliance is broken and needs replacing, so see if you can decipher where the issue stems from. It could even be down to the appliance needing a good clean, for example, if your gas oven top burner isn’t turning on, it could be due to food spills on the igniter. Or, if a part needs replacing, you’ll need to find yourself appliance replacement parts.

Make sure to always keep the instruction manuals for your appliances, as they could come in handy in these situations. If in doubt, do your research online or ask people you know that are more experienced with this kind of thing. Fingers crossed it is an issue that you can rectify yourself.

Getting it fixed by a professional

Now, if you can’t seem to fix the problem or you are too apprehensive to give it a go yourself, another option is to call out a professional to have a look at your appliance. This way, you know that the job is being done safely and you can rest assured it’ll be sorted the right way. You can also ask them for advice on how to ensure the issue doesn’t reoccur again in the future.

If your appliance is covered by insurance or a guarantee, then this could even be part of the promise, so it doesn’t have to be a costly option.

Replace it

In worst-case scenarios, the appliance will have to be replaced. This is usually the case with older appliances, as they can simply wear out over time. The plus side to this is you’ll have a more modern, hopefully, better-functioning appliance to refresh your home with. If you’re worried about the costs involved with a new appliance, then you can always consider buying (newer versions than your old one) second-hand. We recommend looking at reviews and comparison sites before committing though, to ensure that you’re getting the best value appliance available to you.

Nobody is immune to this situation occurring at some point in their lives, you just need to know how to handle it when the issue does arise. Best of luck!